Last updated: Thursday 27 June, 2024
LAG – Events and Communications Coordinator
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About the Job
We are looking for an applicant who is bright, well-organised, enthusiastic and committed to access to justice. The role is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth delivery of LAG’s publications and events. The applicant will be able to develop their skill set by working in a dynamic team with a range of skills.
The successful candidate will get to attend interesting events, develop their writing/editing skills and be part of the friendly LAG team. As LAG is at the heart of the social justice community, the successful candidate will work closely with our partner organisations including leading law firms, chambers, community advice organisations and NGOs.
Working for an independent book publisher, the Events and Communications Coordinator will be involved in the day to day running of publications and work with our editor and authors.
This is an exciting time to be joining LAG as we are moving to more digital formats and looking towards disseminating wider knowledge and campaigning within the legal community and society. This role offers a great opportunity to learn more about the social justice landscape and to make a positive contribution to LAG’s work.
Principal duties:
Publishing (books and magazine)
•Assisting the editorial board with commissioning decisions
•Supporting LAG’s publisher as required
•Relationship management with authors
•Customer administration
•Key customer accounts management
Training and events
•Supporting the Training Lead with event logistics
•Coordination of online and in person seminars/conferences/training
•Marketing of events and preparation of materials
Communications
•Social media posts
•Assisting with the development LAG’s online presence
•Administration of mailing and marketing software
•Liaising with Publisher and Training Lead to develop marketing strategies
Customer service
•Assisting customer service when cover required for customer queries
•Member and subscriber database administration
•Website administration
•Point of contact for subscription agencies
General administrative tasks
•Notetaking at internal and external meetings
•Coordinate staff meetings and sub-groups, including collating and circulating papers, coordinating logistics and meeting spaces (in person or online)
•General administrative support
This list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post holder.
Please see the attached job pack for full details and person specification.